New jeep build....

[ghost]

Retired the 84 and got this 94 almost done.

Got some detial work left to do and rock rails but other then that she is almost completed.

 

[kcarroll]

specs?

 

[ghost]

94,4.0, aw4, 203/205 9"/44 36" Iroc's 5.38 gears, & twinn stick. I have stauns to put in but have not had the time to get done.

 

[BIGWOODY]

looks nice Glenn..a long way from the ol' 84

 

[ghost]

looks nice Glenn..a long way from the ol' 84

Yea and I'm about to get some 60's for it! Probably be looking into some 39's or bigger once I figure out what direction to go in. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again. You are coming to the crawl aren't you? I heard Sean may come again this year.

 

[BRUISER]

I like it.. very nice

 

[family xj]

Thats what I want mine to look like.

 

[zubz]

Looks good Glenn

Let me know when you are ready to install those Stauns.....

You gonna roll this one off the end of the ramp to break it in???

 

[ghost]

Looks good Glenn
Let me know when you are ready to install those Stauns.....
You gonna roll this one off the end of the ramp to break it in???

Not planning on any RTI ramps. Our friend 2offroad was betting I'd roll it off the trailer though.

 

[Dylan W.]

Are you planning to install a cage?

 

[family xj]

Any idea how much lift it has? Also did they move the spring buckets in on the front axle?

 

[broncomania]

Yea and I'm about to get some 60's for it!

he got them today from me. thanks bud. jeep looks good.

 

[ghost]

Are you planning to install a cage?

It has a foundation in it now. It needs work though.

This was months ago and there is more there now.

 

[ghost]

Any idea how much lift it has? Also did they move the spring buckets in on the front axle?

8" alcans rear, 5.5 re front coil, 1.75 puck, and the spring perches are about 2" above the axle and centered.

 

[family xj]

Kewl that is about where mine should be then. How them Alcans ride? I bought some 6.5" rustys leafs and they are stiff so I took 2 leafs out. I have RK 6" coils and 2" spacers too. I cut the webbing out of the radius arms and I am going to use 2" dom with Curries 2.25" joints that have the 1.25" threaded shaft. Should flex really nice. I am going to start mine this week. Hopefully Wednesday. Trying to get it done this month. I am using yours as my insperation along with others that have the same set up.

 

[2offroad]

Not planning on any RTI ramps. Our friend 2offroad was betting I'd roll it off the trailer though.

I think you will roll it of the jackstands.
Looking good I need to come down and see it.

 

[35xj]

i recognize that front bumper

 

[ghost]

i recognize that front bumper

Yea and where is that stinnger and tow points I mentioned at the benefit ride in DPG? I have a great idea for how to do them. AT least I think its great! You should come to the crawl this year it should be entertaining! I'll be at Crawfords Tuesday night.

 

[ghost]

I think you will roll it of the jackstands.
Looking good I need to come down and see it.

Hey now I think we did that once or twice! You guys going to make it?

 

[2offroad]

Hey now I think we did that once or twice! You guys going to make it?

Not to the crawl, I might come down to SC one weekend and see it and let the kids play.

 

[ghost]

Not to the crawl, I might come down to SC one weekend and see it and let the kids play.

Sounds like fun. I want to hit URE soon too.

 

[2offroad]

Let me know and we will go.

 

[ghost]

HAve nto updated in a while so I thought I would. I ran the 203/205 for a year or two. Pictures here: http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/xjghost/NP203 205/?start=20

GOt a decent offer on my old stuff so I went and put in D60's and 42's. This was all last June.

I have been cleaning out the shop for the last month or more. I got the axles out and put them close to the jeep recently.

Got the shop cleaned and I moved the rear to the rear.

I Took the perch off the PS and the swaybar bracket off the DS.

Out with the old!

In with the old!

Looking weird!

Wow!

The old axles went with Andy. The progress we made yesterday.

Cutting the spring pad.

Welding the tube to the housing.

 

[ghost]

Test fitting and tacking the Ballistic Fab brackets.

TAcked and test fitted in the xj.

Dead sexy baby!

Burning it home! I was impressed with the little 175 she only hit her duty cycle once that I remember.

Done! Well sort of.

Painted all the brackets Sunday and scratched them all up on Monday! LOL!

Rims: Not sure what I'm doing here. I apparently did not get all the runflat/beadlock. :cry:

So if you have any suggestions on the H1 problem please post up. I need a source for the rest of the internal beadlock for the H1s.

Ok got the bump stop somewhat worked out. I Had to put some 1.5 tube inside to extend it enough to keep the shock from being the bump stop.

I have approximately 3" of up travel and should have around 11" of down travel. Not sure how this is going to work.

 

[ghost]

Cut the rear shock mounts off and welded one back on. It is very difficult to do with the axle in. Something we missed when Andy was here with the plasma!

I did get the springs in the front and the jeep is sitting at about ride height.

Had plans to get the Track bar in but the wrong heim was shipped from Ballistic. They are sent a new one out Friday. Friday I ordered the centers for the H1's. I am hoping for a completion and a test drive in the next two weeks, maybe 3. I still have to check out the rear brakes and redo some plumbing on the rear axle. I also have to install the front brakes and plumb them. High steer arm should be here this week. Once I get it on all fours I'll start the Hydro-assist part of the project.

I have a spacer on its way! I received some BLING from the man in the white truck!

TY Old Blue for the pictures.
H1 centers welded up.

Rings B4 paint.

Painting. TY Dave aka Old Blue for the paint job!

Center welded and painted!

Hammer metal finish.

Here she sits on her own weight.

I definately have some triming to do! LOL!

So here is the new problem. Rear DS is too long. Going from a 9" to a D60 looses quite a bit of length. :helpme: So I have a few choices. Flip the springs and move the axle back. Call tom woods and see what it would cost to have him cut the DS down, cut it down myself, or 4 link the rear and move the axle back about 2"-3" just enough to use the DS I have. I'll probably jsut cut the shaft down. IIRC fliping the springs gives about 4" more wheel base and makes more axle wrap, and you have to move the fuel tank. :twak: Pitman arm came in and it is the wrong one, so it has to go back. Sugestions and or comments are welcome. What about just moving the front spring mount back 2" or so? It would definately make my shackle angle better.

Ok done. Somewhat. I'm going to have to go back at the rear and trim some more. But it felxes nice and is good to have it back movable!